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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.46, 2,112.68 and 434.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.46, 2,112.68 and 434.57 is: 651.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.46 : 2,112.68 = 434.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.46/2,112.68 = 434.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.46x = 2,112.68 × 434.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.46x = 918,097.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,097.87/1,408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.85

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